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AmaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Mother of prophet Ibrahim

Pronunciation: ah-mah

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Name
Ama
Meaning
Mother of prophet Ibrahim
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ah-mah
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Ama mean?

Ama is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Mother of prophet Ibrahim". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-mah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

اماں

اماں مطلب ہے محفوظی اور قربانی کی علامت

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

أما

أما تعني القرب والحماية الالهية للانسان

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ah-mah

IPA

/ˈɑː.mɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Ama is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Mother of prophet Ibrahim. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GreenTurquoise

Lucky Stone

(Aqeeq)

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: People with this name are loving, nurturing, and compassionate. They are natural caretakers and tend to put others' needs before their own.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateNurturingM = Modest

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Name of the revered mother of Prophet Ibrahim

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Ama holds cultural significance as a term of endearment and respect for mothers in many Islamic communities. It denotes a deep sense of love and care, reflecting the importance placed on the institution of motherhood in Islamic tradition.
In Islamic tradition, Hajar's story is a testament to the strength and courage of a faithful wife and devoted mother. A difficult and trying period in her life, she persevered through adversity, trusting in God's promise of a better future. Her unwavering faith and determination in theface of hardships are embodied in the name Ama, inspiring hope and perseverance for generations.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ama bint Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami, a notable female Sufi scholar and poetess of the 11th century in Andalusia.

11th century

Ama al-Sabakiyya (The Mother of the Sabians), a significant figure in early Islamic history who is believed to have lived around the late 7th or early 8th century in Iraq.

Late 7th or early 8th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Ama QuiadraoAma K AbebreseAma Wren

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ama

Ama means divine protection and maternal love

🇵🇰Urdu

اماں

اماں مطلب ہے محفوظی اور قربانی کی علامت

🇸🇦Arabic

أما

أما تعني القرب والحماية الالهية للانسان

🇮🇳Hindi

अमा

अमा का अर्थ है ईश्वरीय संरक्षण और माँ जैसा प्रेम

🇦🇫Pashto

امې

امې معنی د الهي حفاظت او مينې نښه

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